Course Overview
Teacher
Tohm Judson is a composer and multimedia artist currently teaching at Winston Salem State University, North Carolina. Dr. Judson received his PhD from the University of Iowa where he studied composition acoustic composition with David Gompper and... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 52 min
- Lessons 5
- Attachments 3
- Exercises 17
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29 CQ
5 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free6 CQ
Have you ever created a 3D model of the solar system using Styrofoam spheres? Now you can do it on the computer with Maya animation software!
with Tohm JudsonHave you ever created a 3D model of the solar system using Styrofoam spheres? Now you can do it on the computer with Maya animation software!
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8 minAnimation lesson 25 CQ
Once you’ve got your planets in place, it’s time to make them look realistic! This lesson will explain how to add texture that brings the solar system to life.
with Tohm JudsonOnce you’ve got your planets in place, it’s time to make them look realistic! This lesson will explain how to add texture that brings the solar system to life.
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12 minAnimation lesson 37 CQ
Now that you’ve recreated our solar system in Autodesk’s 3D software program Maya, learn how to create and animate the planets’ (and moons’) orbits.
with Tohm JudsonNow that you’ve recreated our solar system in Autodesk’s 3D software program Maya, learn how to create and animate the planets’ (and moons’) orbits.
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11 minAnimation lesson 46 CQ
Learn to use texture, point source lighting, and the particle emitter tool to give your Autodesk Maya solar system a realistic sun and a glowing, 3D star field.
with Tohm JudsonLearn to use texture, point source lighting, and the particle emitter tool to give your Autodesk Maya solar system a realistic sun and a glowing, 3D star field.
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9 minAnimation lesson 55 CQ
It's time to put the finishing touches on your animated solar system! This lesson shows you how to create a 3D rendering of the asteroid belt in Autodesk Maya
with Tohm JudsonIt's time to put the finishing touches on your animated solar system! This lesson shows you how to create a 3D rendering of the asteroid belt in Autodesk Maya
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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11163 min11-part 3D Design course89 CQ
Blender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
with Blender For NoobsBlender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.